Detroit City residents should brace themselves for a wet and potentially stormy day, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Today's skies over Detroit are expected to deliver showers and a possible thunderstorm before 5 p.m., followed by a likelihood of more showers and thunderstorms into the evening. With a 90 percent chance of precipitation and high temperatures reaching near 82 degrees, it would be wise to keep an umbrella close at hand. The National Weather Service reports that new rainfall amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms might bring higher totals.
Heading into tonight, storms remain likely before 11 p.m., transitioning to a chance of showers through the early hours. With a low around 66 degrees and a calm north wind near 6 mph, the National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of precipitation, expecting less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall, except in isolated thunderstorms.
The remainder of the week looks to be gradually more serene. By Wednesday, we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with high temperatures cooling slightly to near 79. Winds from the north northeast will freshen things up, gusting as high as 20 mph. Evenings will follow suit, with Wednesday night's weather offering partly cloudy conditions and a comfortable low around 63 degrees. Thursday promises abundant sunshine and a high of 81, which should hold through the weekend, with clear nights and mild temperatures in the low 60s.
For those planning outdoor activities, the forecast heralds perfect conditions starting Thursday with sunny days and mostly clear evenings stretching into early next week. Highs will drift into the mid-80s by Friday and Saturday with mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. Dropping back into the upper 70s on Sunday and Monday, Detroit will embrace more sunny outlooks and cooler nights, signaling a reprieve from the earlier tumultuous weather.
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